Category: Digital SLR Cameras

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

We've already published our full review of the exciting Nikon D850 DSLR camera, and it's fair to say that we were more than impressed. Now we're following-up with an in-depth look at using the Nikon D850 for portrait photography, something that its 45.4-million pixels make it eminently suitable for.

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Want to see exactly what the new Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L, TS-E 50mm, TS-E 90mm, TS-E 135mm lenses and Macro Twin Lite accessory looks like in the flesh?

Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L, TS-E 50mm, TS-E 90mm, TS-E 135mm lenses and Macro Twin Lite accessory.

Want to see exactly what the new Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L, TS-E 50mm, TS-E 90mm, TS-E 135mm lenses and Macro Twin Lite accessory looks like in the flesh? Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L, TS-E 50mm, TS-E 90mm, TS-E 135mm lenses and…

The Canon Macro Twin Lite MT-26EX-RT is a powerful, high-performance specialist flash for professional photography. The MT-26EX-RT features Macro Twin Lights with moveable flash tubes, which can be positioned at five degree intervals around the lens. They can be rotated upwards or downwards, plus pivoted inwards or outwards, depending on the lighting requirements of the shot.

The Canon MT-26EX-RT is available from November 2017 with an SRP of £1,079.99/€1,299.99.

The Canon Macro Twin Lite MT-26EX-RT is a powerful, high-performance specialist flash for professional photography. The MT-26EX-RT features Macro Twin Lights with moveable flash tubes, which can be positioned at five degree intervals around the lens. They can be rotated upwards or downwards, plus pivoted inwards or outwards, depending on…

Canon have unveiled four new professional lenses -  the EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM, TS-E 50mm f/2.8L MACRO, TS-E 90mm f/2.8L MACRO and TS-E 135mm f/4L MACRO.

The EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM is available from November 2017 with a SRP of £1,569.99/€1,879.99

The TS-E 50mm f/2.8L MACRO is available from November 2017 with an SRP of £2,499.99/€2,999.99

The TS-E 90mm f/2.8L MACRO is available from November 2017 with an SRP of £2,499.99/€2,999.99

The TS-E 135mm f/4L MACRO is available from November 2017 with an SRP of £2,499.99/€2,999.99

In the US, the Canon EF 85mm f/1.4 L IS USM is scheduled to be available November 2017 for an estimated retail price of $1599.00. The Canon TS-E 50mm f/2.8L Macro lens, TS-E 90mm f/2.8L Macro lens and TS-E 135mm f/4L Macro lenses are scheduled to be available November 2017 for an estimated retail price of $2199.00. The Canon Macro Twin-Lite MT-26EX- RT Flash is scheduled to be available November 2017, for an estimated retail price of $989.99.

Canon have unveiled four new professional lenses - the EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM, TS-E 50mm f/2.8L MACRO, TS-E 90mm f/2.8L MACRO and TS-E 135mm f/4L MACRO. The EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM is available from November 2017 with a SRP of £1,569.99/€1,879.99 The TS-E 50mm f/2.8L MACRO is available…

Friday, August 25, 2017

Canon has been awarded three prestigious accolades from the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA). The EOS 5D Mark IV (pictured) has been named ‘EISA Professional DSLR Camera 2017-2018’, the EOS 77D has been awarded ‘EISA Consumer DSLR Camera 2017-2018’ and the Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L III USM has been awarded ‘EISA Professional DSLR Lens 2017-2018. “Canon has a long-standing reputation within the industry for delivering high-quality products that enable users to tell the best story of their lives through unlocking their creative shooting potential with the support, reliability and consistency needed,” commented Lee Bonniface, Marketing Director, Consumer Imaging, Canon Europe. “Feedback on our products through award recognition such as EISA, is paramount as we strive to produce pioneering and class-leading solutions that enable photographers around the world to discover, capture and share their own unique stories through photography.”

Canon has been awarded three prestigious accolades from the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA). The EOS 5D Mark IV (pictured) has been named ‘EISA Professional DSLR Camera 2017-2018’, the EOS 77D has been awarded ‘EISA Consumer DSLR Camera 2017-2018’ and the Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L III USM has been…

Thursday, August 24, 2017

Today Nikon revealed the new D850 DSLR camera. We attended the launch event in London, UK. Here are the D850 presentation slides that were shown, which give a lot more detail about this exciting new camera.

Today Nikon revealed the new D850 DSLR camera. We attended the launch event in London, UK. Here are the D850 presentation slides that were shown, which give a lot more detail about this exciting new camera.

Want to see exactly what the new Nikon D850 DSLR camera looks like in the flesh?

Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Nikon D850 DSLR camera.

Want to see exactly what the new Nikon D850 DSLR camera looks like in the flesh? Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Nikon D850 DSLR camera.

Nikon have released seven full-resolution sample images captured with the new Nikon D850 full-frame digital SLR camera. Taken with a variety of Nikon lenses including the AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR, the AF-S Nikkor  105mm f/1.4E ED, the AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4E FL ED VR and the AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR; these Nikon D850 samples were shot at sensitivity settings ranging from ISO 64 to ISO 400.

Website: Official Nikon D850 Sample Photos

Nikon have released seven full-resolution sample images captured with the new Nikon D850 full-frame digital SLR camera. Taken with a variety of Nikon lenses including the AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR, the AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED, the AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4E FL ED VR and the AF-S…

The new Nikon D850 is a 45.7 megapixel full-frame DSLR camera that can shoot at 7 frames per second and record 4K UHD video. Other key features include ISO range of 64–25600 (extendable from 32 to 102400), the same 153-point AF system as the flagship D5, 8K timelapse movies, tilting LCD touchscreen, and support for UHS-II SD and XQD cards.

The Nikon D850 will go on sale on 7th September 2017, priced at £3,499.99 / €3,899.00 / $3299.95 body only.

The new Nikon D850 is a 45.7 megapixel full-frame DSLR camera that can shoot at 7 frames per second and record 4K UHD video. Other key features include ISO range of 64–25600 (extendable from 32 to 102400), the same 153-point AF system as the flagship D5, 8K timelapse movies, tilting…

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Ricoh today announced a special edition of the Pentax K-1 digital SLR camera. Limited to 2,000 units worldwide, the Pentax K-1 Limited Silver features a high-grade silver-colour coating on the camera body and battery grip to perfectly match the silver FA Limited Lens Series. The model also features a limited edition metal hot shoe cover with logo and comes in an exclusively designed product box. Two exclusive batteries are included and can be used simultaneously in the camera body and the included battery grip. The recommended retail price is £2,149.99.

Ricoh today announced a special edition of the Pentax K-1 digital SLR camera. Limited to 2,000 units worldwide, the Pentax K-1 Limited Silver features a high-grade silver-colour coating on the camera body and battery grip to perfectly match the silver FA Limited Lens Series. The model also features a limited…

Friday, August 18, 2017

Canon has been awarded three accolades from the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA). The EOS 5D Mark IV (pictured) has been named ‘EISA Professional DSLR Camera 2017-2018’, the EOS 77D has been awarded ‘EISA Consumer DSLR Camera 2017-2018’ and the Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L III USM has won the ‘EISA Professional DSLR Lens 2017-2018’ title. “Canon has a long-standing reputation within the industry for delivering high-quality products that enable users to tell the best story of their lives through unlocking their creative shooting potential with the support, reliability and consistency needed,” commented Lee Bonniface, Marketing Director, Consumer Imaging, Canon Europe. “Feedback on our products through award recognition such as EISA, is paramount as we strive to produce pioneering and class-leading solutions that enable photographers around the world to discover, capture and share their own unique stories through photography.”

Canon has been awarded three accolades from the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA). The EOS 5D Mark IV (pictured) has been named ‘EISA Professional DSLR Camera 2017-2018’, the EOS 77D has been awarded ‘EISA Consumer DSLR Camera 2017-2018’ and the Canon EF 16-35mm F2.8L III USM has won the…

The Nikon D7500 (read review) has won the European Prosumer D-SLR Camera 2017-2018 award, presented by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA)..Upon presenting the award, the Association commented: "The D7500 is an advanced D-SLR camera that packs much of the innovation of the acclaimed D500 into a lightweight, robust and more affordable body. Using the same 20.9 million pixel image sensor, processor and wide ISO range as the D500, the D7500 is a capable and versatile tool in the hands of a passionate photographer. With a burst speed of 8 frames per second and Nikon’s proven 51-point AF system it is well suited to capturing fast action. Thanks to Nikon’s SnapBridge technology, transferring images to a smart device is fast and seamless."

The Nikon D7500 (read review) has won the European Prosumer D-SLR Camera 2017-2018 award, presented by the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA)..Upon presenting the award, the Association commented: "The D7500 is an advanced D-SLR camera that packs much of the innovation of the acclaimed D500 into a lightweight, robust…

Friday, August 4, 2017

Hasselblad have released a firmware update for their H6D-50c and H6D-100c cameras. Version 1.17.0 adds a grid overlay in Video Live View and recording, an HTS Infor overlay in Live View, and a clickable White Balance icon in Video Live View and recording; and fixes a number of bugs. Registered Hasselblad users can download the firmware upgrade from the website below.

Website: Hasselblad Support

Hasselblad have released a firmware update for their H6D-50c and H6D-100c cameras. Version 1.17.0 adds a grid overlay in Video Live View and recording, an HTS Infor overlay in Live View, and a clickable White Balance icon in Video Live View and recording; and fixes a number of bugs. Registered…

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Nikon Japan have announced the postponement of the release of their Nikon D5 100th Anniversary Edition. This commemorative model, which has a dark metallic gray finish and a stamp noting Nikon’s contribution to the study and exploration of space, was originally scheduled for release on 28th July. The company now says that the product will be available in "early August."

Nikon Japan have announced the postponement of the release of their Nikon D5 100th Anniversary Edition. This commemorative model, which has a dark metallic gray finish and a stamp noting Nikon’s contribution to the study and exploration of space, was originally scheduled for release on 28th July. The company now…

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Nikon have announced the development of their newest full-frame digital SLR camera, the Nikon D850. "The D850 follows on from the D810, which was highly praised for its extremely sharp and clear rendering, and rich tone characteristics," the company said in a statement. "The D850 will be a powerful new full-frame FX-format digital SLR camera, engineered with a range of new technologies, features and performance enhancements that are a direct result of feedback from users over the years, who demand the very best from their camera equipment." Nikon have also released a 4K teaser video entitled "Hercules Rising," shot entirely on the new camera. Click through / scroll down to watch the movie.

Nikon have announced the development of their newest full-frame digital SLR camera, the Nikon D850. "The D850 follows on from the D810, which was highly praised for its extremely sharp and clear rendering, and rich tone characteristics," the company said in a statement. "The D850 will be a powerful new…

Thursday, June 29, 2017

Canon have published 11 high-resolution sample images and a reduced-resolution sample movie captured with their new EOS 6D Mark II full-frame digital SLR camera. Taken using a variety of Canon EF lenses including the EF85mm f/1.2L II USM, the EF24-105mm f/4L IS II USM, the EF35mm f/1.4L II USM, the EF16-35mm f/4L IS USM, the EF11-24mm f/4L USM, the EF24-70mm f/4L IS USM, the EF70-200mm f/4L IS USM and the EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM; these Canon EOS 6D Mark II samples were shot at sensitivity settings ranging from ISO 100 to ISO 800.

Website: Canon EOS 6D Mark II Sample Images & Sample Movie

Canon have published 11 high-resolution sample images and a reduced-resolution sample movie captured with their new EOS 6D Mark II full-frame digital SLR camera. Taken using a variety of Canon EF lenses including the EF85mm f/1.2L II USM, the EF24-105mm f/4L IS II USM, the EF35mm f/1.4L II USM, the…

Canon Japan have released nine high-resolution sample photos and a reduced-resolution sample movie captured with the new Canon EOS 200D digital SLR camera. Taken using a variety of Canon lenses including the EF-S18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM, the EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, the EF50mm f/1.8 STM, the EF-S35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM and the EF-S10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM, the Canon EOS 200D sample images were shot at sensitivity settings ranging from ISO 100 to ISO 3,200.

Website: Canon EOS 200D Sample Images

Canon Japan have released nine high-resolution sample photos and a reduced-resolution sample movie captured with the new Canon EOS 200D digital SLR camera. Taken using a variety of Canon lenses including the EF-S18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM, the EF-S18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, the EF50mm f/1.8 STM, the EF-S35mm f/2.8 Macro IS…

Following the launch of Canon's Live for the Story advert and marketing campaign targeting a new ‘millennial’ audience last month – and for which there wasn’t a camera in sight  – the photo giant is back to targeting its core users with two new DSLRs. Arriving in July are the enthusiast targeted EOS 6D Mark II, and the beginner friendly EOS 200D.

Photography Blog was at the London preview to bring you this report…

Following the launch of Canon's Live for the Story advert and marketing campaign targeting a new ‘millennial’ audience last month – and for which there wasn’t a camera in sight – the photo giant is back to targeting its core users with two new DSLRs. Arriving in July are the…

Want to see exactly what the new Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR camera looks like in the flesh?

Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR camera.

Want to see exactly what the new Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR camera looks like in the flesh? Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Canon EOS 6D Mark II DSLR camera.

Want to see exactly what the new Canon EOS 200D DSLR camera looks like in the flesh?

Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Canon EOS 200D DSLR camera.

Want to see exactly what the new Canon EOS 200D DSLR camera looks like in the flesh? Check out our extensive hands-on gallery of photos of the Canon EOS 200D DSLR camera.